入隊 Enlist In The Army

Meaning

Primary

Enlist In The Army

Alternative

Enlist

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Enter into a squad... an army squad. When you do this, you enlist in the army.

Reading

にゅうたい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ついに音楽隊への入隊が決まりました。

I finally decided to join the band.

入隊試験に面接があるとは思ってもみなかった。

I never thought there would be an interview for the enlistment test.

日本人男性がアメリカ軍に入隊することはできますか。

Can a Japanese man enlist in the U.S. military?

Kanji Composition

1. 入

   にゅう Enter
2. 隊

   たい Squad